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Mayor Harrell picks Wisconsin chief Shon Barnes to lead Seattle PD

The mayor’s office announced Barnes’ nomination Friday. In the announcement, Harrell highlighted Madison’s post-pandemic reduction in crime, which occurred under Barnes’ tenure, and the chief’s approach to community/police relations.  Barnes has served...

Departing WSU President Kirk Schulz reflects on nine years in Pullman

So I think that the broader answer to your question would be nationally, no. We talk a lot about why you could come to a school. You know, I got athletics, got...

Class of 2025: Meet Washington state’s newest lawmakers

Cascade PBS spoke with multiple lawmakers about their priorities for the upcoming session. Here’s what’s on their minds: Budget Incoming Rep. Adam Bernbaum, a Democrat from the 24th Legislative District, which encompasses most...

Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup

The U.S. government set up Hanford in 1943 to create plutonium for the nation’s atomic bombs, including those exploded in New Mexico and over Nagasaki in 1945. That development work created many...

Bob Ferguson continues fight against abortion pill restrictions

If the judge sides with Ferguson, the Food and Drug Administration could be obligated to revisit their policies on the drug used in more than half of all abortions. According to Brionna...

WSU study: Presidential debates trigger ‘fight or flight’ response

Bolls’ second conclusion from the data was that Harris did well using this anticipation to energize her voter base to action, a statement reflected in a participant questionnaire after the study. Each participant,...

Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor

In early voting on other statewide races: Democrat Nick Brown, a former U.S. attorney, is leading the race for Washington attorney general with 56% of the vote compared to 44% for Pasco Mayor...

Election Day: WA voters anxious but hopeful at the ballot box

Pamela Fuerst, 68, of Yakima, also used abortion as a litmus test for candidates because she was looking for “pro-life” candidates who didn’t support abortion. She said other top issues were the...

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